The blow doesn’t have to be physical to hurt

Alcohol harm is experienced not only by drinkers but by those around them including families, friends, colleagues and strangers. Research by Violence Against Women found that between 25% and 50% of those who perpetrate domestic abuse have been drinking at the time of assault. We know that people using our services, including families and friends, may be experiencing domestic abuse and want to encourage them to get support.

Domestic abuse includes both physical violence and emotional, sexual, psychological or financial behaviour between intimate partners or family members which is controlling, coercive or threatening. It can occur as an isolated incident, but is often found as a pattern of abuse.

Research by Lancaster University criminologist Dr Stuart Kirby has shown that during previous World Cups domestic violence incidents increased by 38% when England lost. It also rose by 26% when they won.

With the 2018 World Cup kicking off on 14th June we want to reach out to people to make sure that they know support is available. Our campaign ‘The blow doesn’t have to be physical to hurt’ is to raise awareness of not only physical violence but also emotional, sexual, psychological or financial abuse.

Where do you live?

Blenheim currently provides services across 11 London boroughs. If we don’t have services in your area, there’s lots more help available. Find out where else you can get help with drug and alcohol issues.